Event Postponed!! - New Date Upcoming
We are delighted to introduce our first ever sports day for GBT+ men and non binary people, running as part of the Dublin Pride 2024 celebrations! People of all ability levels, from beginner to seasoned athlete, are invited to join us for what promises to be a day of fun and socialising with your peers in the GBT+ community.
Event Details:
Where: Railway Union Sports Club, Park Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4, D04 PF86
When: Saturday June 15th
Costs: €10 per person + the Eventbrite registration fee.
Important Extra Info:
Volunteers will be present on the day to support and guide you as needed.
Parking is very limited so it is advised that you arrive using public transport.
The orders for food will be placed on May 27th. After this date we will not be able to make any changes to orders.
We ask that if you have a mouthguard you bring it to use on the day when playing lacrosse. If you don't already have a mouthguard we will do our best to provide one.
Breakdown of Important Times:
Registration is open from 11.20am - 11.50am in the Clubhouse function room.
Sports Activities from 12.00pm-3.00pm
Food, drinks and socialising from 3.00pm on!
Overview of The Day’s Structure
All of the sports below are taster sessions - you do not need to have any previousexperience in the sports to take part. The sports are listed as running for one hour each but there will be breaks between each activity.
11.20am-11.50am - Registration
12.00 - 1.00pm - Introduction to Lacrosse - a new sport for everyone to try!
1.00pm - 2.00pm - The group will split in half, with one group engaging in fun run related games with the Dublin Frontrunners and the other group playing tag with the Emerald Warriors
2.00pm-3.00pm - The groups will swap over to the alternate sport - runners to tag rugby and vice versa
3.00pm - Food and drinks at the Club House!
Registration Costs
The cost to register is €10 per person + the Eventbrite registration fee. This includes participation in all the activities, a burger & chips and a Goody Bag (TBC).
If you are not in a position to pay the fee please contact info@sportingpride.ie
What to Wear
Please wear comfortable sports clothing.
The activities will take place on a grass pitch so feel free to wear studded boots if you have them. However, the Lacrosse may take place on the hockey pitch (TBC) and you will need regular runners or astro runners for this.
Showers are available on site if you wish to use them afterwards but they are open showers, not individual cubicles.
You can leave your bag in the function room during activities - a volunteer will be on site and staying in the room with the bags. However, we cannot take responsibility for any valuables so please take them with you or leave them at home where possible.
Once the sports activities end at 3.00pm we will no longer have a volunteer in that role.
Food & Refreshments
Food will be served from 3.00pm. The cost of food is included in the registration fee. The food will be cooked during the sports and most should be ready for collection when you finish around 3.00pm. During the registration process you will be able to say if you need a vegetarian or vegan option. During registration you can also inform us if you are Coeliac so we can ensure a food option is available for you on the day.
We ask that all participants bring their own bottled water. The clubhouse bar will be open for anyone who wants to buy a drink on site.
Paramedics
A paramedic will be on site. Please don’t hesitate to approach the paramedics or a volunteer if you are in need of any support.
Contact Us
If you have any questions related to this event please email karina.murray@sportingpride.ie
With thanks to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & the Dublin City Sports & Wellbeing Partnership for their generous support.
This event would not be possible without the following groups:
The Dublin Frontrunners
Emerald Warriors RFC
Conscious Connections